Books with author Jon Blake

Not far in the future, cat flu has meant that cat breeding is strictly controlled, and cats are only for the rich in their private estates. When Feela turns up in Jade's garden, she can't resist taking her in, even though it could cost her everything. Soon she and her maybe-friend Kris find themselves on the run in this dystopian thriller, selected by Bookbag for its Top Ten Love Stories for Teenagers and by the International Literacy Association for its Young Choices list.

Jade has always trusted the authorities, but now she begins to question the very society in which she lives. Not far in the future, cat breeding is strictly controlled and cats are only for the rich in their private estates. When beautiful, sleek Feela turns up in Jade's backyard, she cannot resist taking the cat in, even though it could cost her everything. Soon the enforcement officials are raiding Jade's house. After her mother's death, the only person left for Jade to turn to is Kris, the cynical school loser. Soon Jade and Kris are on the run...

Jams is homeschooled by his eccentric father while his mother works. He has no friends. One day their neighbours arrive with a monkey and ask, ‘Will you look after our hamster?’ They run away, abandoning Thimble. Jams and his Mum love Thimble instantly, but Jams’ father doesn’t like someone upsetting his routine. A series of wild comic adventures, at hospital, at school, at the zoo and camping, where Jams’s father takes on Thimble and comes off the worse. Thimble is very clever and very naughty - and just the best friend Jams has been waiting for.

Ever felt suspicious about 'inset day'? Oscar and Noosha certainly were. Alerted by strange goings-on at Blodwyn Dawes Primary, they hide up in the hall to find out what really happens on the day when kids are kept away from school. Soon, however, they discover they have taken on more than they bargained for. Laughs and thrills combine in this challenging novel for juniors by BBC Talent comedy awardwinner Jon Blake. The support of a Literature Wales bursary for the writing of this book is gratefully acknowledged.

Not far in the future, cat flu has meant that cat breeding is strictly controlled, and cats are only for the rich in their private estates. When Feela turns up in Jade's garden, she can't resist taking her in, even though it could cost her everything. But then Feela gets sick, and Jade is forced to seek help. But soon Comprot are raiding Jade's house. When Jade's mother dies, the only person left for Jade to turn to is Kris, the cynical school loner. Jade has always trusted the authorities, but now she begins to question the very society she lives in. And soon Jade and Kris are on the run ...

Life is never boring now that Jams and his family have a monkey to look after. Jams and his mum love Thimble, but Dad is determined to get rid of him - to a zoo, a school, even a demolition site. But when Jams and his dad are in mortal danger, Thimble proves once and for all why he is a Monkey Superstar! Thimble is very clever and very naughty - and just the best friend Jams has been waiting for. Illustrated by Martin Chatterton

Welcome to Episode One of Way Maker, the first book in the Way Series. What would you say to the voice in your head? Finn is faced with this very question in the first book of the Way Series, Way Maker. The series is a fantasy unlike any you have read. Finn must become king to save the land, but the obstacles in front of him make sword bearing armies or a crazy wizard look tame. This is the first episode of Way Maker. Follow me on Twitter @joshsblakeCheck out my Website: joshsblake.com Thanks, and leave a review if you get a chance.